Natural Healing News

  by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Whole fruits and vegetables, especially those with anti-aging vitamin C, can fight free radicals, prevent wrinkles and give you firmer, younger-looking skin. Yogurt contains lactic acid, a compound found in some chemical peels that may reduce fine wrinkles and help clear blemishes and discoloration. Brown sugar grains help exfoliate […]

  by Joanne Henning Tedesco — Today, we know that sleep is essential for good health, but many people are complaining of lack of sleep. Although research is limited when it comes to the foods that help or hinder sleep, evidence does suggest that certain foods consumed at bedtime can promote sleep, while others will […]

edited by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Researchers report that nepetalactone, the essential oil in catnip that gives the plant its characteristic odor, is about 10 times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than DEET — the compound used in most commercial insect repellents. The finding was reported in August 2001 at the national meeting of the […]

  by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  The cold weather seems to be dragging on, and we still have quite a few weeks left until our winter season comes to a close. Although we in Arizona are not plagued with sub-freezing weather and snow, we have been colder than normal. We need and appreciate our heat, […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  The Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona is filled with lush trees, shrubs and wildflowers, even though our annual rainfall is often less than 10 inches. This is because the desert and its plants use water wisely. Those of us who live here must learn to use water wisely, too. The […]

edited by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Summer is here, a time when your children spend more time outdoors. The following precautions can help them avoid UV-related health problems, both now and later in life. Started early and followed consistently, each of these steps will easily become an accepted habit, no more bothersome than fastening seatbelts […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco — Drownings are the second leading cause of accidental childhood death in Arizona. Drowning hazards can be found everywhere. A swimming pool, pond, lake, canal, bathtub or toilet — even a bucket of water can spell disaster for a child. Seconds count if a child goes under water, and usually there […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco — If the skin around your eyes looks tired and dry, and and you have puffiness and dark circles under your eyes just head to your kitchen where you can find help. Just try the following tips. Things will look brighter and even some of those wrinkles will disappear. Close your eyes and cover them […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Ginger is the dried, knobby-shaped root of the perennial herb Zingiber officinale. The plant grows two to three feet tall, and once the leaves of the plant die, its thick roots, about six inches long, are dug up. Ginger is used in Indian curries as well as Chinese, Japanese and […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  The weather is getting cooler and the farmers’ markets are now displaying wonderful fall choices of fruits and vegetables. These delicious foods are the perfect excuse to try new foods and recipes. Sweet or tart, eaten raw or baked in a delicious dish, apples contain antioxidants and dietary fiber. Brussels […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  With flu season here, alternative treatments are your best options. Many conventional flu medicines are not effective in treating the flu and colds. The Centers for Disease Control released a study stating that the flu vaccine appears to be only 62 percent effective, and at what price? First of all, […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco — The avocado is a nutrient-dense fruit that offers vitamins, minerals and beneficial plant compounds to help maximize the nutrient quality of your diet. These nutrients include: Mono-unsaturated fats that lower LDL (bad cholesterol) and maintain HDL (good cholesterol) when substituted for saturated fat Folate, one of the B vitamins that […]

by John English —  It is nice for all of us to have a chance to connect around the time of a planetary alignment. Some of us have been waiting many years for this, and in some cases, our entire lives. The alignment of our solar system with the center of the Milky Way galaxy […]